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Alternative medicine HE301

Alternative medicine is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health services subcategory.

50 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.02% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(homeopath(ic|y|s)|astrolog(ical|y)|naturopaths?|psychic|alternative (medicine|therap|ies))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 19 0.03%
£10k - £100k 16 0.02%
£100k - £250k 5 0.02%
£250k - £500k 2 0.02%
£500k - £1m 2 0.03%
£1m - £10m 6 0.07%
Over £10m 0 0.00%
Total 50 0.03%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 42 0.02%
oscr 6 0.02%
ccni 2 0.03%
Total 50 0.02%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
BCNO LIMITED [Charity number: 312907]
BCOM provides graduate and postgraduate osteopathic education via an integrated mix of academic and clinical study.The College offers university validated degree courses which are also, where appropriate, professionally accredited by the General Osteopathic Council and the General Council & Register of Naturopaths.
£3,944,770
HOMEOPATHY RESEARCH INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1132901]
The Homeopathy Research Institute is a unique and innovative charity created to address the need for reliable scientific evidence in homeopathy. To this end, the Institute has gathered together an international team of experts to facilitate high-quality scientific research in this field. HRI is currently the only charitable organisation dedicated to homeopathy research on an international level.
£1,612,865
WEST WALES DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE LTD [Charity number: 1131539]
Provide emergency refuge accommodation to persons and children affected by domestic abuse. We support families in the community with floating support and outreach. Specialist services for children and young persons.Other services include the running of the Freedom Programme, Recovery Toolkit, substance misuse, counselling, homeopathy and fun days out. awareness raising.
£1,265,155
THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHIC STUDIES [Charity number: 212728]
The College explores consciousness beyond matter.
£1,232,788
Homeopathy UK [Charity number: 235900]
To ensure that homeopathy is available to all by fundraising and campaigning for: (1) public information and awareness, (2) access to homeopathic services, (3) professional education and training, (4) research
£1,012,568
Homeopathy UK [Charity number: SC049515]
The primary objects for which the Association is established are: (a) to promote and develop the study and practice of Homeopathy. and (b) to advance education and research in the theory and practice of Homeopathy provided that the useful results of such research shall be published.
£1,012,568
THE WHITE EAGLE LODGE [Charity number: 1156336]
To make ready and available the White Eagle Teachings to those who seek them and to provide for the study, teaching and expression of the Teachings in all suitable forms. To offer a path of spiritual service and unfoldment based on the Teachings, including the provision of healing and the study of meditation and astrology. The provision of services, talks, spiritual retreats and courses.
£966,580
MAKE MY DAY BETTER LIMITED [Charity number: 1139533]
For the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.
£756,127
THE HINDU CENTRE (EAST LONDON) [Charity number: 254982]
PROMOTING HINDU RELIGION, RUNNING RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE, HOLDING CONGREGATION, GIVE RELIGIOUS TALK TO SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITS PRAYERS MEETINGS, FUNERALS, CEREMONIES, EVENTS LIKE BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS (INDIAN & REGISTRY OFFICE WEDDING), NAMING CEREMONY, BABY SHOWER CEREMONY, CELEBRATION OF ALL FESTIVALS, PRIESTS SERVICES, IN THE TEMPLE & OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE. ASTROLOGY & PALMISTRY SERVICE.
£298,246
WOMEN AND HEALTH [Charity number: 296262]
Women and Health is a charity working in the London Borough of Camden. It provides low cost complementary and alternative medicine treatments and counselling services for women living or working in the borough. (Counselling for women living or seeing a GP in the borough). W&H provides well being classes, advisory GP and outreachs services to isolated and housebound women.
£274,268

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
The Edinburgh Psychic College and Library [Charity number: SC000571]
The objects of the Church are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles of SNU Spiritualism.
£26,100
THE HADLEIGH HEALING SOCIETY [Charity number: 278127]
To serve the public good by the due promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing in Hadleigh and the neighbourhood. Also a teaching centre for healing and psychic studies.
£2,733
THE BAKEWELL AREA U3A [Charity number: 1111699]
Topics covered include: A Passion for Churches, Astrology, Art, Book Reading, Bowling, Bridge, Contemporary Social Issues, Cooking by Men, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Embroiderers, Enjoying Music, Gardening, Genealogy, History,Modern Photography, Opera, Personal Finance, Philosophy, French, Latin, Recorder, Roman Studies, , Spanish, Theatre, Walking, Weekend Lunch Group
£4,733
THE OLD MILL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1125120]
We provide complementary therapy treatments free of charge to people living with cancer and their carers. These include: Aromatherapy massage; Scar tissue massage; Reflexology; Reiki; Hypnotherapy; Counselling; Homeopathy; Nutrition advice; Meditation; Psychotherapy, Shiatsu, Manual lymphatic drainage.
£135,771
GEDNEY DYKE VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 521791]
Like all village halls in the country we are an independently run charity; serving the local communities. We fundraise for various charities and for the upkeep and maintenance of our hall; we run weekly bingo sessions and line dancing classes. We also host various events eg psychic evenings, quizzes, race nights and dances etc.We are available for private hire at a reasonable cost.
£38,004
CATS (CARE ATTENTION AND TREATMENT SANCTUARY) SOCIETY [Charity number: 1080622]
Providing a permanent home to cats with special needs & elderly cats, giving help and advice about cats to everyone. Providing free 'cat topic' leaflets on a wide range of subjects, including missing cats, the Animal Welfare Act, cats & kidney disease, caring for kittens, homeopathy for cats & caring for senior cats.
£3,158
CHESHUNT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH [Charity number: 1160075]
Spiritualist Religious Service. Sundays 6.40pm Mediumship Demonstration Wednesday 2nd/4th in Month 7.45pmOpen Awareness Circle Monday 7.30pm £4.00 Tuesday Spiritual Healing 7.30pmMeditation, Psychic, Mediumship Awareness & Development Circles all LevelsSocial Coffee Morning last Saturday in Month 10.am Private Mediums Readings £10.00for 20 minsCharity /Fundraising events social events
£15,859
THE MARIGOLD TRUST [Charity number: 1002411]
To organise and provide training courses in Marigold Therapy (and Homeopathic Podiatry when required) for suitably qualified personnel with the aim of extending the availability of the treatment. The Marigold Therapy treatment (and Homeopathic medicine when indicated) is used in conjunction with podiatry for a wide variety of foot disorders affecting the nails, skin and bones of the lower limbs.
YAGYA BHOOMI [Charity number: 1091454]
Hindu religious services, Prayers, Vedic Astrology, Palmreading,Remedies, Live Show on The MATV Sky Channel 711 on every Sunday between 3 to 5 pm.
£25,479
Belfast Health Initiative [Charity number: NI102668]
The Belfast Health Initiative was established in 2003 with the purpose of promoting Complementary Alternative Medicines (CAMs). We produce a quarterly newsletter with a distribution of 500+. We organise public lectures with health related themes so that people can make informed choices about their own health and well-being. We have been at the forefront of lobbying to have CAM's available through the NHS which resulted in a one year pilot scheme based in two GP surgeries in Belfast and Derry where CAM's were available to patients. We also established the Belfast School of Homeopathy in 2003 which is run on a co-operative basis.
£24,064